Bearded Shark
Ginglymostoma cirratum
The bearded shark is a slow, calm species that spends most of the day resting on the seafloor. It is easily recognizable by the short “whiskers” (tactile projections) near its mouth, which help it search for food. Unlike most sharks, it can actively suck prey—such as fish, crustaceans, or mollusks—off the seafloor. At night, it becomes more active and goes out hunting. It is often seen in groups, with several individuals resting close together.
Slightly AffectedMax. délka: 4.3 m
Hmotnost: 150 kg
Habitat: tropical and subtropical coastal waters, coral reefs, mangroves
Potrava: langusty, krabi, chobotnice, trnuchy, kostnaté ryby
Zajímavosti
👃 It has “whiskers” that serve as sensory organs😴 It usually rests on the bottom during the day
🌙 It is mainly active at night
🧲 It can suck up food from the bottom
👥 It often rests in groups
🌊 It lives in shallow coastal waters
🐟 It hunts fish, crustaceans, and mollusks
🦈 It is a calm and non-aggressive species
🤿 Popular with divers
